How far is Saco, ME from Saint Albans, ME?
The driving distance from Saco, ME to Saint Albans, ME is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saco and Saint Albans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saco and Saint Albans.
-
1
Start on Main Street
28 m · 9 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Beach Street
49 m · 5 sec · Beach Street
-
3
Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
-
4
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Portland
3039 ft · 1 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
8.8 mi · 9 min · Maine Turnpike
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
46.8 mi · 51 min · Maine Turnpike
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsfield, Hartland
1246 ft · 35 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto Somerset Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Avenue
-
10
Turn left onto Hartland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartland Avenue
-
11
Continue on Ell Hill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ell Hill Road
-
12
Continue on Estes Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Estes Avenue
-
13
Continue on Pittsfield Avenue
1922 ft · 40 sec · Pittsfield Avenue
-
14
Turn right onto Main Street
997 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
-
15
Continue on Academy Street
1597 ft · 32 sec · Academy Street
-
16
Continue on Hartland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hartland Road
-
17
Turn right onto Palmyra Road
101 m · 15 sec · Palmyra Road
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmyra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saco and Saint Albans.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Downtown Portland
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland
52.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Saco and Rain Showers near Saint Albans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saco to Saint Albans?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Saco and 60.9 miles from Saint Albans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.77 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Saco and Rain Showers near Saint Albans.
Stop Ideas Near Gardiner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardiner.
Augusta, ME
Wiscasset, Maine
Damariscotta, Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saco and Saint Albans. Straight-line distance: 109.98 mi (176.99 km).
#1 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Albans
St.
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 44.9100600, -69.4100500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Albans (-69.41005, 44.91006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Maine · Oct 15, 2026